A small town girl making the big city home. She loves everything DC, and is slowly introducing her one-year-old to the world of Smithsonians, monuments, cherry blossoms and the DMV. A perfect day in town would include breakfast at Eastern Market (or Founding Farmers), checking out the National Gallery of Art, a burger and/or shake at Good Stuff or sandwich from Taylor Made, the two mile walk around the monuments, and cupcakes from Sprinkles (or Georgetown Cupcake if the line isn't forever long) to go.

2012 DC Area Turkey Trot Races

I am pretty sure everyone in America is running for the same reason on Thanksgiving Day.

Pumpkin pie. Apple pie. Turkey and mashed potatoes. Dressing. Gravy.

Luckily for us, we’re sticking around town this year, which means I can run the local Turkey Trot and my husband can play in our church’s turkey bowl.

If you’re heading out of town, there are even a couple races the weekend before. So no excuses. The money raised from some of these races will also go to help feed those in need.

We are also so lucky to live in a place with mild weather at this time of year. It’s perfect for a quick run outside and even better when you can come inside and enjoy something warm. Like cocoa. Or a Thanksgiving feast (which hopefully my husband will be preparing).

Virginia:

– Freeze Your Gizzard 5K race and 1-mile fun run in Leesburg. All ages are welcome and the first 400 who show up in their best turkey costume or a shirt from previous races will receive a prize. Register here.